United Airlines Jets Collide on Taxiway at LaGuardia Airport, No Injuries Reported
United Airlines Aircraft Collide on LaGuardia Airport Taxiway; No Injuries Reported
A United Airlines aircraft was involved in a collision with another United Airlines plane on a taxiway at LaGuardia Airport. The incident occurred on the evening of Thursday, January 18th.
Details of the Incident
The collision involved a mainline United Airlines jet and a United Express Embraer E175 aircraft. According to reports, the mainline aircraft was pushing back from the gate when its wingtip struck the tail of the Embraer E175, which was waiting on the taxiway.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported among passengers or crew members on either aircraft. Emergency services responded to the scene as a precautionary measure.
Impact on Operations
The incident caused some disruption to flight operations at LaGuardia Airport. The affected aircraft were taken out of service for inspection and potential repairs. Passengers on the impacted flights were re-accommodated on alternative aircraft.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stated that it will investigate the incident to determine the cause.
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